Head of Quant COO

Wells Fargo & Company•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Quant COO (CIB Business Management Director) in Corporate & Investment Banking as part of COO supporting Markets. This role provides executive-level operational leadership for the front office quantitative platform across Markets and CIB. The Head of Quant COO serves as a key interface between Quantitative Analytics, Trading, Risk, and governance forums to ensure strong business performance while maintaining regulatory and control discipline. Beyond maintaining “run-the-bank” stability, this role partners with senior leadership to advance “change-the-bank” initiatives, including the coordination and integration of quantitative functions into a more unified oversight and operating framework.

Requirements

10+ years of corporate & investment banking business management or leadership experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Management or leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related Quantitative field
Senior‑level experience in Quantitative Analytics, Model Risk, Front Office COO, or related functions within a large financial institution
Deep understanding of model lifecycle management, regulatory expectations, and governance frameworks
Proven track record leading complex, cross‑functional delivery in highly regulated environments
Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
Experience delivering quant and technology initiatives, including regulatory model requirements
Proficiency with Jira or similar delivery and workflow management platforms
SDLC experience across Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Strong analytical judgment with confidence to challenge when appropriate

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to establish and drive a consistent operating framework across Quant teams, ensuring alignment in governance, prioritization, and execution
Provide senior oversight of large, multi‑quarter regulatory and strategic programs
Partner with Technology, AI & Innovation and Data to strengthen Quant capabilities and enhance visibility into risk, performance, and model metrics
Support financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and management of vendor-related costs
Shape forward‑looking financial and human capital strategies aligned with Markets and firm‑wide growth objectives
Ensure timely, controlled execution of model lifecycle activities while coordinating delivery across Quants, Model Governance, validation, Risk and Technology in line with Model Risk Management requirements
Lead preparation for audits, regulatory exams, and ongoing supervisory engagement, ensuring high‑quality execution evidence and documentation
Lead recurring governance and delivery forums to align priorities, drive execution discipline and proactively manage delivery risk
Serve as the primary point of contact for model stakeholders across development and lifecycle activities